The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a significant step towards purifying the electoral database in Kerala by releasing the draft voter rolls. This action is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 process, with the draft list made public on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The release marks a critical phase for voters to verify and confirm their registration details.
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?
Unlike the routine annual summary revision, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a large-scale, comprehensive verification drive. The ECI initiates an SIR when it determines that the standard yearly update is insufficient to ensure the accuracy and cleanliness of the voter lists. This extensive exercise involves multiple verification methods, including house-to-house enumeration by officials, distribution of pre-filled forms for confirmation, facilitation of online submissions, and a fresh scrutiny of existing voter data.
The constitutional authority for this process stems from Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, which grants the Election Commission "plenary powers" to supervise elections. This allows the ECI to order an intensive revision whenever significant inaccuracies are suspected in the current electoral rolls, ensuring the integrity of the democratic process.
Step-by-Step Guide to Check Your Name in the Draft Roll
Voters in Kerala must proactively check their details in the newly published draft. Here is a detailed, step-by-step process to verify your registration:
Step 1: Visit the Official ECI Portal
Begin by navigating to the official Election Commission website dedicated to electoral rolls: https://voters.eci.gov.in/download-eroll?. Once on the site, select 'Kerala' from the list of states and union territories to proceed.
Step 2: Select Your District and Assembly Constituency
The portal will display a complete table listing all districts in Kerala. Click on the name of your specific district. Subsequently, a new list will appear showing all the Assembly Constituencies within that district. Select your relevant constituency. This action will typically open a Google Drive folder containing the voter list data, organized at the booth level in PDF format.
Alternative Method: Voters can also use the National Voters' Service Portal (https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in/) to search for their name directly by entering their EPIC (Voter ID) number.
Step 3: Locate and Open Your Booth-Level PDF
Inside the Google Drive folder, you will find multiple PDF files. These are usually labelled by taluka names, village names, or specific polling booth and part numbers. You need to identify and open the PDF file that corresponds to your assigned polling booth. Your booth number was indicated on the forms distributed during the SIR house-to-house verification. If you are unsure about your booth details, you should contact your designated Booth Level Officer (BLO) for immediate assistance.
Other Avenues for Verification and the Importance of Checking
The ECI has provided multiple channels for voters to confirm their details. Apart from the methods mentioned above, individuals can also use the ECINET mobile application or directly get in touch with their local Booth Level Officer (BLO), Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer.
Election authorities have strongly urged every voter to scrutinize their details within the stipulated public review period. This verification is crucial for a dual purpose: ensuring that no eligible citizen is wrongly excluded from the rolls, and simultaneously, making sure that any ineligible or duplicate entries are removed. The SIR 2026 exercise is fundamentally aimed at creating a robust, error-free electoral roll, which is the cornerstone of a free and fair election process.
With the draft list now available, voters in Kerala have a vital responsibility to participate in this clean-up drive by checking their information and submitting claims or objections if necessary, thereby safeguarding their fundamental right to vote.
